A surname.

plural of Rather

A colorful analogy or descriptive phrase, characteristic of Dan Rather (born 1931), American journalist and news anchor.

plural of Ratherism

(nonstandard or dialectal) present participle of rather

(nonstandard or dialectal) To prefer; to prefer to.

(obsolete) Prior; earlier; former.

(England, dated) An enthusiastic affirmation.

simple past tense and past participle of rather

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of rather